Tap Water Quality in Paterson, NJ
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Paterson Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~160,000 | Source: Passaic River and local reservoirs
Paterson, New Jersey's third-largest city and a historic industrial center, draws from the Passaic River and local reservoirs. The city's manufacturing heritage has left legacy contamination in some areas. Lead service lines in the older housing stock are a significant concern. New Jersey's strict water quality standards provide strong regulatory protection.
Common water quality concerns in Paterson
Lead service lines
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Industrial legacy contaminants
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PFAS
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Disinfection byproducts
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What's in your Paterson water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Paterson water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Paterson, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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